Success criterion 1.2.6
Sign Language (Pre-recorded)
Sign language interpretation is provided for all Pre-recorded audio content in synchronized media.
- Level AAA
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.2: Time-based Media
In a user’s words
“Now that's what I call a conversation—your hands do the talking and I'm all eyes!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Prioritize sign language interpretation for all major video content, ensuring inclusivity for deaf and hard of hearing users.
- Designer
- Integrate a sign language interpretation option that is clearly labeled and easy to access within the video player.
- Developer
- Incorporate a video player feature that allows users to select sign language interpretation where available.
- Tester
- Conduct thorough testing to ensure the sign language interpretation is correctly positioned, sized, and synchronized with the audio content.
Once it is fixed
“Seeing the language I love used in your videos makes me feel recognized and valued. Thank you for signing me in!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.2.6 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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